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European Jewish News · Aug 26, 2026

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US: Meta has agreed to pay up to $18bn (£13.24bn) to settle claims brought by 29 US states that its social media platforms harmed children. The landmark trial saw Meta accused of knowingly and deliberately designing features that get children addicted to platforms including Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp. Meta has denied wrongdoing while agreeing to the settlement. The company has also agreed to major changes to Facebook and Instagram, including daily usage limits and restrictions on night-time use by children. Join EJN:

US: Meta has agreed to pay up to $18bn (£13.24bn) to settle claims brought by 29 US states that its social media platforms harmed children. The landmark trial saw Meta accused of knowingly and deliberately designing features that get children addicted to platforms including Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp. Meta has denied wrongdoing while agreeing to the settlement. The company has also agreed to major changes to Facebook and Instagram, including daily usage limits and restrictions on night-time use by children. Join EJN: https://wa.me/447443160130?text=Hi!%20I%20would%20like%20to%20subscribe%20to%20the%20EJN.%20My%20name%20is:%20

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